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Antique Thai Style Seated Bronze Enlightenment Buddha Statues - 19cm/8"
Measures (Height) 19cm/8"
Antique Thai style seated bronze Enlightenment Buddhas in the Sukhothai style.
Each Buddha is seated on the limbs of the Bodhi tree, in the Bhumisparsa mudra or 'Enlightenment Position'.
The Bodhi Tree also called the, Tree of Awakening, Mahabodhi Tree or Bo Tree, is a large sacred fig tree. Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher who became known as the Buddha, is said to have attained enlightenment or Buddhahood, circa 500 BCE under this tree.
Each Buddha is seated in the Bhumisparsa or 'Calling the Earth to Witness' mudra. With fingers slightly touching the ground this position represents the subduing of Mara (a demon) who bombarded Buddha with demons, monsters, violent storms and the three seductive daughters. Remaining steadfast the Buddha testified to his meritorious past by pointing to the earth and calling the Earth Goddess, Thorani.
Rising from the ground the Earth Goddess wrings the water from her long black hair. By this action she raises a torrential flood that drowns Mara and his army of demons. This gesture reflects this story symbolizing enlightenment, as well as steadfastness and Buddha's achievement of perfection or nirvana.
Behind the head of each Buddha can be seen a flame ringed aureole. The aureole or halo behind his head symbolises his divinity.
Each Buddha has a peaceful countenance with downcast introspective eyes and a firm brow. They each have a large ushnisha protuberance on top of their head symbolizing his high level of spiritual development. His earlobes are stretched long from a youth spent as a prince wearing heavy gold earrings.
The casting is lovely as you can see in the fine details of each face. Each detail is rendered perfectly. The distinctive patina of the piece is also particularly delightful. This traditional in appearance piece is sure to add serenity to your home, office or sacred space.
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